Policies and Procedures
Policy 1: Governance Team
This policy sets out the authority, responsibilities, membership and operation of the Board. It is to be read in conjunction with the Charter. Supporting policies include:
- Governance Role
- Legal Mandate
- Duty of Care
- Duty of Loyalty
- Trustee Responsibilities
- Board and Committee Meetings
- Agenda Items
- Board Secretary
- Trustee Fees
- Trustee Orientation and Education
- Management delegations
- Principal Evaluation and Appraisal
- Conflicts of Interest
- Size of the Board
- Chairperson’s Role
- Board Committees
- Board Code of Conduct
- Personal liability insurance
- Concerns and Complaints
Policy 2: Board – Principal Relationship
This policy sets out the principles and rules around the link between the Board and its Principal to support them as a leadership team. Supporting policies include:
- Principal Delegations
- Performance Appraisal
- Principal Disciplinary process
- Principal Professional Expenses
- Reporting to the Board [as Constraints]
- Board – Principal Relationship
- Chairperson – Principal Relationship
- Principal Expectations of the Board
- Board Expectations of the Principal
Policy 3: Management Constraints
This policy addresses the Board’s interests from a risk management standpoint. It provides the constraints expected in the day to day operations of the school and is linked to the National Administration Guidelines.
- Curriculum delivery [linked to NAG 1]
- Planning and Reviewing [linked to NAG 2 and 2a]
- Personnel [linked to NAG 3]
- Financial Planning [linked to NAG 4]
- Financial Condition [linked to NAG 4]
- Asset Protection [linked to NAG 4]
- Theft and Fraud [linked to NAG 4]
- Sensitive Spending [linked to NAG 4]
- Health & Safety [linked to NAG 5]
- Legal Responsibilities [linked to NAG 6]